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Ski pole hand shield and method of manufacture
Assignee: HOT GRIPS Ltd
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Filing: 1973-05-25
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Granted: 1975-04-01
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Expires: 1993-05-25
Abstract
Abstract A ski pole hand shield molded in one part, and including a hand enclosure; having initially, oppositely directed external hand grip portions. The hand enclosure formed of material capable of being turned inside-out to dispose the hand grip portions within the enclosure and in alignment, the grip portions being tubular to receive a ski pole.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald R Shipstad
- 👤 Don Borden
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 14:28
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63C; A63C11/00; A63C11/22; A63C11/222
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
74 words
A ski pole hand shield, comprising: a. an enclosure having an access opening and dimensioned to enclose a skier''s hand; b. a pair of hand grip elements within the enclosure disposed in coaxial relation, the grip elements having distal ends formed integrally with the enclosure, and proximal ends in confronting relation; c. the hand grip elements forming jointly a socket penetrating a wall of the enclosure, for receiving an end of a ski pole.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
74 words
A ski pole hand shield, comprising: a. an enclosure having an access opening and dimensioned to enclose a skier''s hand; b. a pair of hand grip elements within the enclosure disposed in coaxial relation, the grip elements having distal ends formed integrally with the enclosure, and proximal ends in confronting relation; c. the hand grip elements forming jointly a socket penetrating a wall of the enclosure, for receiving an end of a ski pole.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
53 words
A ski pole hand shield as defined in claim 1, wherein: a. one of the hand grip elements is open at both ends and the other hand grip element is closed at its distal end whereby, when a ski pole is received therein, the ski pole maintains the hand grip elements in alignment.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
71 words
A method of manufacturing a ski pole hand shield comprising: a. molding a flexible bulbous enclosure having an entrance opening; b. molding integral therewith a pair of hollow hand grip elements projecting in opposite directions from the enclosure; c. then turning the enclosure inside-out to place the hand grip elements inside the enclosure; d. and then manipulating the hand elements into alignment to form a socket for receiving a ski pole.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
71 words
A method of manufacturing a ski pole hand shield comprising: a. molding a flexible bulbous enclosure having an entrance opening; b. molding integral therewith a pair of hollow hand grip elements projecting in opposite directions from the enclosure; c. then turning the enclosure inside-out to place the hand grip elements inside the enclosure; d. and then manipulating the hand elements into alignment to form a socket for receiving a ski pole.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-03-31 | 1978-09-30 | 1979-04-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-31 | 1982-09-30 | 1983-04-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-31 | 1986-09-30 | 1987-04-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |